About this album
Where they were
When Fischerspooner released their debut album #1 in 2001, they were emerging from the underground New York City art scene. This album marked their entry into the mainstream, showcasing their unique fusion of performance art and music, which set the foundation for their subsequent work.
Why it matters
#1 was pivotal in popularizing the electroclash genre, earning critical acclaim and establishing Fischerspooner as key figures in the early 2000s music scene. The track "Emerge" became a defining anthem for the genre, charting well and gaining significant airplay that helped shape the sound of dance music at the time.
Essential tracks
- "Emerge" — "Emerge" embodies Fischerspooner's ethos of merging art and music, with its infectious chorus and provocative lyrics serving as a rallying cry for a generation.
- "The 15th" — This track features a pulsating beat and playful lyrics that encapsulate the spirit of the album, drawing listeners into its vibrant soundscape.
- "L.A. Song" — "L.A. Song" juxtaposes upbeat melodies with darker themes, reflecting on fame and superficiality in a way that's both catchy and thought-provoking.
Release Date
January 1, 2001
Artist Origin
United States
Tracklist
- 1 Sweetness 5:22
- 2 The 15th 3:58
- 3 Emerge 4:48
- 4 L.A. Song 4:10
- 5 Tone Poem 4:14
- 6 Horizon 5:33
- 7 Invisible 5:13
- 8 Turn On 4:24
- 9 Fucker 4:54
- 10 Natural Disaster 4:46
- 11 Ersatz 3:56
- 12 Megacolon 5:40
- 13 Emerge (Junkie XL remix) 8:51
